Obituaries
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The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.
HILDA CHING AKANA, 90, of Pupukea, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired public health nurse who worked on Moloka'i, Hawai'i, Maui and in Honolulu. Survived by sons, David Jr. and Warren; daughter, Muriel; sister, Audrey Chun; six grandchildren. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to Mid-Pacific Institute. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
TUMUATASI FAPIANO TOILOLO ALAIPALELEI, also known as FOUMAI TOTOA TOILOLO, 51, died Jan. 21, 2004. A talking chief. Survived by wife, Barbara Melvin; sons, Chad Alaipalelei and Fabian Mosley; daughters, Becelia Gentry, Cherissa Toilolo and Charlotte Melvin; brothers, Toilolo Toto'a and Fagafaga Alaipalelei; sisters, Meafou Leulua'i, Anosi Goodrum, Rita Hamasaki, Sauileoge Ieru, Tina Gross, Melina Lepuguen, Joyce Wells and Rosa Sanio-Toilolo. Visitation 4 to 10 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 4:30 p.m.
ERNEST "AL" ALFERES SR., 74, of Waipahu, died Jan. 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired civil engineer consultant in the water proofing failure modes. Survived by wife, Portia; sons, Ernest Jr., Earl and Eric; daughter, Arlene; hanai son, Frank Hong; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Alferes; sisters, Julia Nakamoto and Dorothy Fukumoto. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
BEATRICE LUM AU, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2004. Born in Honolulu. An assistant head forelady retired from Dole Cannery. Survived by son, Clayton; daughter, Constance Pele; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Mabel Chun. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; entombment to follow at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
ADELE POMAIKAI KEANAAINA BATES, 78, of Kailua, Hawai'i, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Honokohau, Hawai'i. A homemaker and member of the Ka'ahumanu Society. Survived by sons, Eugene Gregory, Obed Keanaaina, Duane Keanaaina, Bruce Pascua, Richard Pascua, Darrel Bates and Keala Bates; daughters, Cissy Romero, Irene Esco and Deborah Howell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. Visitation 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mauna Ziona Church, Kalaoa, Kona, Hawai'i. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
SIXTO MACATUMBAS BONILLA, 80, of Kalihi, died Jan. 22, 2004. Born in Barrio No. 22 Catuguing, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired construction carpenter. Survived by wife, Juana; son, Silverio; daughters, Josephine Barayuga and Lucy Ward; eight grandchildren; sister, Estefania Bonilla. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Redhill; service 10 a.m.; burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
FLORENCE "TSU CHAN" TSURUKO SAKIMA CABREROS, 71, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Cackle Fresh Egg Farm; a former Libby's Cannery employee. Survived by father, Dai Mon Choy; daughter, Jeri Tugman; sons, Rodney Choy, Jon Cabreros and James "Kimo" Cabreros; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Casual attire.
ANDREW STEPHEN CAMACHO, 25, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. A construction worker for Keauhou Kona Construction Co. Survived by fiancee, Lokenani Kealoha; parents, Darrell and Mary Jane Camacho; brother, Robert; grandparents, Dwight and Anne Johnston. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pa'auilo; service noon. No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DR. MATTHEW "ROCKY" ROLLAND CUMMINGS, 78, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Aberdeen, S.D. An oral surgeon in the U.S. Navy and in private practice. Survived by son, James; daughter, Karen; two grandchildren. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.
LILLIAN "PEACHY" AIPOALANI ESPINDA, 69, of Nanakuli, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, David; sisters, Julia "Tita" Wong and Ida "Sweetheart" Ching; brothers, Robert and Donald Aipoalani. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Ward; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
OLIVA VALENCIA IBOUS, 90, of Waipahu, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by son, Roland; daughters, Clair Amante, Lolita "Linda" Reynon and Donna Nieves; brother, Juan Valencia; nine grandchildren; caregiver, Blanca Larson. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
EDWARD "EDDIE" INEA, 84, of Ho-nolulu, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Waihe'e, Maui. Survived by son, Sheldon; a granddaughter; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date on Maui. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ISABELLE KEKAIKUIHALA KALAOLA, 78, of Hana, Maui, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Hana. Survived by husband, Edmund Sr.; daughter, Stephanie; sons, Edmund Jr. and Patrick; sisters, Lorraine Doctarello, Martha Kalaniopio and Mary Ann Morioka; hanai sisters, Baylin Kala and Phyllis Dano; brothers, George Koko, Stephen Koko, Stanley Koko and Joseph Koko; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial at Pu'uiki Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ELIZABETH PANG KAMAKA, 93, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2004. Survived by sons, Walter, Donald, Clarence, Philip, Vincent and Edmund; daughters, Sister Elissa, Katherine Swannie, Charlotte Hoach, Gwendolyn Achiu, Pat Ogawa and Caroline Victorino; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KATHLEEN K. KANIAUPIO, 79, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 22, 2004. Deaconess with Lanakila Church. Survived by sons, Clement and Earl Jr.; daughters, Darlene Kipi and Maylene Wong; brothers, Willie, Walter, Chris and Robert; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a great-great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 8 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 p.m.; burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
PAUL ALEXANDER KAOPUIKI, 66, of Makakilo, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A supervisor for the City and County of Honolulu, Refuse Department. Survived by wife, Conchita "Connie"; sons, Wallace Mason, Walter Mason and Ronald Kaopuiki; daughter, Melaney Mason; seven grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Nanakuli; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
HATTIE KUKAUA, 86, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Pa'uwela, Maui. Survived by sons, George, William "Bill" and Louis; daughters, Patsy Ponce, Nora Vierra, Deborah Kukaua and Louella Bailey; sisters, Hiilani Vegas and Momi Costa; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass noon; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
PETER LEROY MALDONADO, 62, died Dec. 7, 2003. Survived by son, Peter Boy; brothers, Gilbert, Victor, Jerry and Reginald; sisters, Lou Puckett, Shirley Leopoldo, Verna Makuakane and Regina Willing. Service noon Tuesday at St. Augustine Church. Private burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ICHIRO "NAKA" NAKAMURA, 74, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Wahiawa. A retired Army chief warrant officer, former executive officer of the Honolulu Police Commission and chief of security for BHP/PRI. Survived by wife, Mitsue; son, Kurt; daughters, Julie Hodges and Nancy Coben; sisters, Ayako "Niki" Kurio and Beverly Klopf; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
DAISY KUULEI NALEIEHA, 78, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 30, 2004. Retired from Dole Pineapple Cannery. Survived by son, Donovan "Bo"; daughters, Eleanor Afong, Donna Moses and Dawn "Kap"; 27 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor Mendez and Merna Kitashima. Scattering of ashes 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Waimanalo Beach Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MAMORU "FRED" OKIMOTO, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2004. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A custodian retired from the State of Hawai'i Library. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, Roy; daughters, Frieda Honda and Judy Nakamura; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Okimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
LAWRENCE TAKAKI ONO, 84, of Ho-nolulu, died Feb. 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired state of Hawai'i electrician, and member of the Lions Club. Survived by wife, Frances; a grandson; brothers, Charles and Clarence; sisters, Helen Nomura, Florence Tanaka and Amy Utterback. Service 4 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
MASARU OSATO, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 31, 2004. Survived by sons, Rodney, Michael and Scott; daughters, Judith Arakawa, Iris Sasaki and Cheryl Rini; eight grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hilo Hongwanji Mission. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
VALENTIN MENDOZA SAGAYAGA, 84, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Martin, Simeon and Ernest; brother, Sisinando; sisters, Flora Cadiz and Macaria Sagayaga; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
BRIG. GEN. DONALD M. "BUCK" SCHMUCK, 88, of Hawai'i and Wyoming, died Jan. 24, 2004. Born in Denver. After retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps he served as director of business development for Dillingham Corp.; longtime member of the Outrigger Canoe Club. Survived by brother, Carl; nieces and nephews. Ashes to be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
ERVIN DANIEL SPROAT, 54, of Hono-lulu, died Jan. 15, 2004. Born in Ho-nolulu. Survived by father, Clyde; daughters, Regina Westerlund, Ahja Sproat and Haunani Solomon; sons, Isaac Sproat and Kaawalani Solomon; 11 grandchildren. Graveside service noon tomorrow at Hawaiian Homes Veterans Cemetery, Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ROBERT ITARU SUZUKI, 86, of Ho-nolulu, died Jan. 18, 2004. Born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. A retired supervisor for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Survived by wife, Jane; daughter, Charlotte Koo; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Ikeda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
PABLO TOMAS, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A laborer for Hawaiian Dredging & Construction. Survived by wife, Erlinda; son, Al; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Edward, Alfred, Julio, Jaime, Gilbert and Rafael; sisters, Rosalina Hemphill, Helen Latorre and Rose Maikui. Visitation from 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
JOSEPH "DANNY" DANIEL VILLIAROS, 39, of Mililani, died Feb. 2, 2004. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A firefighter I with the City and County of Honolulu Fire Department. Survived by daughter, Kilani; son, Jordan; mother, Pastor Dominica; father, Jay; brother, Jay Jr.; sisters, Grace Leach, Laura Baldauf and Iris Latronic. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
SUI KING MAR WONG, 87, of Hono-lulu, died Jan. 26, 2004. Born in Canton, China. Survived by sons, Fee Pang, Thomas and Francis; daughters, Linda Tamane, Anna Wong and Ann Wong; six grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
